Respect for the Aged Day
September 16, Monday
Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday in Japan celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens. It started in 1966 as a national holiday and was held on every September 15. Since 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.
Respect for the Aged Day in other years
- 2023 September 18, Monday
- 2025 September 15, Monday